A drone strike by Sudan’s paramilitary forces has killed 41 people in the Blue Nile region, near the Ethiopian border, according to Emergency Lawyers. Source: bbc.co.uk.
What Happened
The attack targeted a camp for displaced people in Abu Shandi, Blue Nile state.
Emergency Lawyers reported that the strike occurred on Friday.
Initial reports suggest most of the victims were women and children.
Eight children are among those killed, according to the rights group.
Key Facts
- The strike was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s paramilitary group.
- The camp was hosting displaced civilians fleeing conflict in Sudan.
- The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it was ‘appalled by horrifying reports’.
- The area has seen sustained attacks in recent weeks, displacing thousands.
Background: Conflict in Sudan
Sudan has been in a power struggle since 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The army controls central and eastern regions, while the RSF is headquartered in Darfur and also controls areas in the south.
Both sides have been accused of using drone attacks.
The conflict has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced over 14 million people.
It has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions needing medical help.
Why It Matters
The attack on a displaced camp highlights the growing threat to civilians in conflict zones.
Displaced people are especially vulnerable to attacks, especially when they gather in camps with limited security.
The UN and rights groups have raised alarms over the targeting of civilians in such settings.
This incident adds to a pattern of violence that has intensified in Sudan since 2023.
What to Watch Next
Humanitarian agencies are expected to assess the situation and provide aid to affected communities.
Further reports on the use of drones by paramilitary forces in Sudan may emerge.
International bodies may call for investigations into the attack and accountability for civilian casualties.
Monitoring of displacement patterns and attacks in border regions remains critical.
Original source
For more on regional conflicts and humanitarian crises, see Kyiv Bridge Hit in Russian Drone Attack as German Chancellor Visits.
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